Cat Gathering Aug 28th

[troutman72]

looks like its a go ill be bringing my boat along. right now i dont know if i have a partner or not. if not there will be a seat open in my boat. ill know more when i get there. i hope i can find some frogs.

see ya all there

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Troutman72

CPR <(((<

[dragon master]

I will be there, so you all might want to think about this and just stay home, We all know when I show up the only thing anyone is going to catch are gar.......

I have bank sinkers and no roll sinkers in 3,4 and 5oz to hand out to all who show and free tips on how to catch Gar!!

[rushing]

HAHAHAHA Well if you didnt waste your time fishing for Gar maybe you'd catch a kittie:P

See Ya Sat
rob

[Papa Grump]

I should be there with the River Pro. There is a few spots in that area that I want to try out.
Brian

[Mr Special]

What time was everyone thinking of meeting up? I know 2PM, but till when? Before everyone starts going to their spots? Cause I was just told by the mrs that I have family stuff. Hoping to get down there later in the evening.

[This message has been edited by Mr Special (edited 08-23-2004).]

[jtk15]

Mr. Special,

I am up in the air as I have some softball obligation going on. If that falls through, I will probably be up river camping on a Sandbar Friday night. If that dont, then would probably be lucky if I get over there after dinner if at all.

jk

[Fish'n guy]

I don't have a boat so I will fish from the bank, but should I bring bait or will there be some there? I have some of the basic catfish gear but nothing special so I am hoping to learn more about what to use. Also is the landing a good area for cats, because I was thinking about bringing my buddy and he wants to catch a catfish. I am really getting excited and can't wait to meet up with some fellow FM'rs!!!!

GOOD FISHIN!!!!!!!

[jtk15]

I dont know about bait, I know that Rushing often goes out and gets bullheads. As I indicated, Hermies has suckers-small and large for sale, less than a half mile from the campground/access.

Also, there are quite a few spots that you can fish between Mankato and St. Peter-the ten mile of strech offers some rock bars, seven mile has a big sand bar,south seven mile there is a huge sand bar that is just off the road and- at the campground and public access there are several big holes that you can fish pretty easy from shore.

If your looking to get in a more virgin spot, I would guess one of the boat owners would have no problem getting you to a spot....The only problem would be your at their graces to get back from some of the spots.

On the East side of the river their is also a huge sandbar that is just off a rode-Rushing may have figured out how to get there-he was planning on doing so after work one of these days.
jk

[rushing]

As Jk said Hermies bait store is just up the road, but I suggest going out and catching your self some bullheads they are alot cheaper and are alot easier to keep alive.

tight lines

rob

[Fish'n guy]

Good deal I got a whole mess of bullies. Are these areas good for channels during the day also. Thanks for the help!!!!

GOOD FISHIN!!!!!!!!!

[Billjr]

how deep is the water down here off this launch can it handle a bigger boat 125Hp or is this a smallboat area

[Billjr]

how deep is the water down here off this launch can it handle a bigger boat 125Hp or is this a smallboat area

[fish-n-geek]

I'll be there for sure. Not sure whether it will be Friday night or Saturday morning yet. I'll have the boat and an empty seat. Anyone want to hook up early saturday morning? Also - anyone know if there is some good bully fishing in the area? It would be nice to catch some bait in the morning and cats in the afternoon :-)

Also looking for cat teachers, and I'm sure there will be plenty of you there!

-rus-

[LuckyFish]

Billjr I'd stay with a small boat if you have one. The water in the immediate area around the ramp is fairly deep, from the sand bar upstream to maybe 1/4 mile downstream of the bridge. After that it gets a little shallow for a big boat. Hope to see ya there.

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Good Luck & Good Fishing. Lucky

[rushing]

Yeah I think you should stay with a smaller boat. We launched out of it a couple of weekends ago and there was a sand hump that you had to get over. No big deal just kinda a pain.

tight lines
rob

[jtk15]

There is no way your getting a 16-18ft boat with a motor that big in if that sand bar is still sitting right in front of the access-not a chance. I would leave the biggy at home. I am considering just leaving my 14ft with a 15 horse home-the lauch is good if the sand is out, but going upstream gets a little hairy with the sand, snags, and current. I really dont like that strech via boat. It definately has great shore spots right by the launch though.

jk

[fish-n-geek]

Does anyone have a rough idea of head-count for this? I'm starting to debate if I should bring the boat (15' bluefin w/28hp) judging from the opins of the water. Right now I plan to bring it, unless someone lets me know that it for sure will not float.

Almost sounds like I should go buy waders :-)

Hope to see you all there. (Look for a red four door F250).

-rus-

[Mr Special]

After a long talk with the miss about family values, I will not make this event. For some reason just because I'm related to someone she thinks I should be at their Golden B-Day party. Luckyfish thanks for the invite again. But you kids go have a great time and show me some pictures.

GoodLuck

[dragon master]

Bad news all. I won't be able to make it up this week. Spent $500.00 just to keep the old pickup running. That cut into my hunten and fishing funds big time. Iam trying to find away to get the sinkers up to you all. Nightwolf maybe heading up that way.

[fish-n-geek]

JK - You still have one of those LED headlamps up for sale? I could use one

Tentatively planning on driving down later this evening. Hope to see some of you there.

-rus-

[LuckyFish]

Mr Special and Dragon sorry to hear you won't make it. But things happen. Hope to see you guys at the next one whether it be this year or next. I myself may be a little late. Hope to be there by 4:00. See ya all there.

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Good Luck & Good Fishing. Lucky

[Lost]

Best of luck everybody. Even if I originally could have made it, forget it now. Anyway, hope to see lots of pictures posted!

[rushing]

So how did everyone do? We got a 16lb channel and 36lb flat.

rob

[30 inch eyes]

fished with rookie, we had 1 sheep, 1 4-5lb flat, 2 10+lb channels and one great time! thanks for the great meet and hi to all the new people I met, it was great to meet you!

[dragon master]

Come on Rob!! Fill me in! Just don't let me hang like this. Tell me what I missed out on...